Association Board Meeting Celebrates Successes, Plans for Advocacy

The Texas Pharmacy Association Board of Directors held its monthly meeting October 18 via conference call. The Board discussed Association management, celebrated recent membership growth, and learned about the expansion of grant-funded work with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). This new funding will not only expand TPA's existing hypertension program but expand it to cover diabetes and hyperlipidemia to help patients manage diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The Board also reviewed plans for upcoming advocacy efforts surrounding the 2019 Texas legislative session, which begins in January. As a reminder, save the date for Pharmacy Day at the Capitol on February 26! Participants will have a breakfast briefing to review key pharmacy legislative priorities and will receive talking points before going to the capitol to attend meetings with legislators and staff to educate them on the issues and how they affect pharmacy and patient outcomes. Stay tuned for more details and registration!